Conjunctions

A conjunction is a word that connects words or groups of words to each

other. Here are some common conjunctions:

and or but so

These words are called coordinating conjunctions because they connect

equal parts of a sentence.

When you want to join words or phrases together, use the conjunction and.

Lisa and Miguel are coming with us.

She went to the store and bought some new shoes.

I did my homework, and I cleaned my room.

When a sentence has two things that are in conflict or that are opposites, use
the conjunction but.

We have a lot in common, but we do not like the same kind of music.

I looked everywhere, but I could not find my pink sweater.

When one thing is a result of another, use the conjunction so.

Uncle Kevin is coming to visit, so I have to get home early.

Andrew lives across the street, so we go to the same school.

When there is a choice between two or more options, use the conjunction or.

We can go to the movies or to the mall.

Mrs. Smith or Mrs. Jones will go with the class.

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 Conjunctions Exercises

Choose the coordinating conjunction that best completes each sentence.

1. Mary ______ Joanne are my sisters.

a. and
b. or
c. but
d. so

2. I will study every night ______ I can pass the test.

a. and
b. or
c. but
d. so

3. The forecast is for rain, _________ we will go to the game anyway.

a. and
b. or
c. but
d. so
4. We can drive into the city, _________ we can take the bus.
a. and
b. or
c. but
d. so

5. He did not have enough money for a soda and chips, _________ he
just bought a soda.
a. and
b. or
c. but
d. so

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 Conjunctions Exercises (cont’d)

6. I wanted to call you last night, ____________ my brother was on the

phone.
a. and
b. or
c. but
d. so

7. Tim _______ Matt went to a basketball game with grandpa.

a. and
b. or
c. but
d. so

8. I can pick you up after school, __________ you can walk home.
a. and
b. or
c. but
d. so

9. There was no food in the refrigerator, ____________ we ordered

pizza.
a. and
b. or
c. but
d. so

10.I didn’t do all my chores, __________ I did do my homework.

a. and
b. or
c. but
d. so

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 Conjunctions Answers

1. a
2. d
3. c
4. b
5. d
6. c
7. a
8. b
9. d
10. c

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